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Robert 22nd April 2013 04:35 AM
Talibong
 
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Something I picked up recently, a well made working talibong. The hilt has been wrapped in twine and unfortunately the scabbard has a rather serious crack that will need to be repaired. The still exremely sharp blade is 17 inches in length, 1-13/16 inches at its widest and slightly over 3/8 inch thick at the hilt. Any comments welcome.

Best,
Robert

David 22nd April 2013 09:05 PM
Hey Robert, looks like a nice, honest worker to me. I appreciate the no-frills simplicity and that nice meaty blade. Looks sharp... :eek: :)

Robert 22nd April 2013 10:17 PM
Hello David, and thank you. My reasons for acquiring this are for the exact reasons you mentioned. And yes, the blade is very sharp which the laceration on one of my fingers can attest to from when I did the initial cleaning after its arrival. :D

David 22nd April 2013 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Robert
And yes, the blade is very sharp which the laceration on one of my fingers can attest to from when I did the initial cleaning after its arrival. :D
You know, it may sound strange, but i always hold a blade in slightly higher esteem once it draws a bit of blood from me. :shrug: :) :eek:

Robert 22nd April 2013 10:56 PM
I think that they are making it known to us that they deserve our respect and will have it, period. :D

Battara 22nd April 2013 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by David
You know, it may sound strange, but i always hold a blade in slightly higher esteem once it draws a bit of blood from me. :shrug: :) :eek:
Yup - David you sure are a cut up! :D

mross 23rd April 2013 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Robert
Something I picked up recently, a well made working talibong. The hilt has been wrapped in twine and unfortunately the scabbard has a rather serious crack that will need to be repaired. The still exremely sharp blade is 17 inches in length, 1-13/16 inches at its widest and slightly over 3/8 inch thick at the hilt. Any comments welcome.

Best,
Robert
Does this type of blade have a chisel grind?

Robert 23rd April 2013 08:13 PM
Hello Mross,and to answer your question the blade on this knife does have a chisel ground edge.


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